VIM and neoplasm: Accordingly, the significant endotrophin-mediated increase on EMT, angiogenesis and fibrosis seen in endotrophin+-tumours was suppressed by the combination of cisplatin with TZD, as judged by immunostaining for vimentin (EMT), lectin perfusion (angiogenesis) and Masson's trichrome C stain (fibrosis), respectively (Fig 5D–F).